A fingerprint examiner's decision about a match may be influenced by whether he is told the suspect has confessed to the crime. This tendency to seek out information that supports one's beliefs is known as:

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's prior beliefs or values. This can influence a fingerprint examiner's decision if they are biased by knowing the suspect has confessed.

A Fingerprint Examiner's Decision About a Match May Be Influenced